Eco-Tourism

Eco-Tourism Defined

Bill Wright defines Eco-Tourism

“Assisting visitors to see and experience relatively undisturbed, natural or rural areas. Guiding these guests in as low-impact a fashion as possible, and utilizing small locally owned businesses are some of eco-tourism’s goals. I believe eco-tourism’s purpose is:

-to educate the traveler about the wildlife in that area

-to educate the traveler about the land itself; the natural history of the area

-to provide funds directly to the people who live in that community or area

-to expose the visitor to the life style of the people in that community or area